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8 Things That Destroy Your Mental Health



8 Things That Destroy Your Mental Health

Have you wondered if you’re doing things that are bad for your mental health? From day to night, you do things that affect your day for better or for worse. Oftentimes, you may not even notice that the things you do are harmful to your mental health. To help you become more aware, here are a few common things that would destroy your mental health.

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References:
Ruggeri, A. 21st February 2018. The dangerous downsides of perfectionism. BBC
Retrieved at https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20180219-toxic-perfectionism-is-on-the-rise
Elhai J., et al. 2017. Problematic smartphone use: A conceptual overview and systematic review of relations with anxiety and depression psychopathology, Journal of Affective Disorders, Volume 207, Pages 251-259, Retrieved at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2016.08.030.
Davis, K. FNP. July 23, 2020. What to know about sleep deprivation. Medical News Today. Retrieved at https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/307334
Carr, D. Aug 8 2015. 3 Reasons to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others. PsychologyToday. Retreived at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/bouncing-back/201508/3-reasons-stop-comparing-yourself-others
Ritchie, D. June 3 2020. 9 Mentally Unhealthy Habits to Ditch. Retrieved at https://www.calendar.com/blog/9-mentally-unhealthy-habits-to-ditch/

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  3. @Lucky_Tia on

    Ugh I’m addicted to my phone, I miss out on sleep, I don’t ask for help, I compare my self to other people, and I don’t practice gratitude- 😀🤚🏻

  4. @kevgamesultimate8811 on

    Dear Diary,

    today I learned that I should be dead by now. But somehow I'm still alive. Every day is torture and I have no freedom to improve anything. After much thought, I came to the conclusion that I am already in Hell and only here to pay for the sins of my previous life or some shit.

  7. @DamonNomad82 on

    Well, I hate phones of all kinds, and avoid my cell phone like a disease whenever possible (I resisted having one until society forced one on me) and the YouTube comments section is the closest thing to social media I'll have anything to do with. I do, however, "put the 'Pro' in 'Procrastination' and have extreme trouble keeping up with all the horrible, exhausting, stressful, overwhelming tasks that swarm me like angry bees on even the least busy day. The mere thought of adding tasks to that, including any form of journaling, is absolute torture to me.

  13. @prishasoni on

    I'm going through atleast more than half of these things and even if I try to ask for help no one seems to understand me and i don't think ill ever be able to get a Little help

  15. @viktuuri_katsudon9010 on

    I always don’t say what are my true pains are because i’m suffering from trust issues and anxiety. I regretted it. I bottled up my emotions, i don’t let myself cry because i felt like i am just dramatic, i feel guilty, i don’t deserve it. I’m suffering from anxiety depression right now and i really needed a hug from my mom but i don’t want to stress nor burden her.

  18. @plasmagaming4119 on

    1. I became a perfectionist due to my family's expectations of mine (just because I've said that "School is way too easy" as a joke but they took it seriously)
    2. I became reliant to technology because it's my only way of escaping reality
    3. I always sleep 3-5 hours and I can no longer sleep more than 5 hours
    4. My Family is really toxic
    5. I have never asked someone for help because they might laugh at me
    6. I've compared myself to others because I am really envious that others are living a very happy life
    7. I sabotage myself all of the time subconsciously by bottling up all my emotions and getting emotionally scarred which made me tired to even do anything everyday
    8. I no longer say Thank You because I've had an experience in the past where someone took advantage of the favor he did for me.

  24. @TheShape891 on

    No matter what is happening in your life right now just remember

    I’m proud of you for waking up

    I’m proud of you for brushing your hair

    I’m proud of you for blinking

    I’m proud of you for breathing

    I’m proud of you for making your bed

    I’m proud of you for eating

    Im proud of you for trying to eat

    Im proud of you for drinking water

    Im proud of you for being here

    Im proud of you for being you

    Im proud of you for smiling

    Im proud of you for I’m proud of you for continuing on even when things are difficult for you

    Im proud of you for standing up

    I’m proud of you for sitting down

    I’m proud of you for defending yourself

    I’m proud of you for believing in yourself

    I’m proud of you for simply trying

    I’m proud of you for being alive

    IM SO FUCKING PROUD OF YOU❤❤❤

  25. @EngineersQuest on

    I don't even look forward to the weekend anymore. I don't look forward to anything. Even when I think I'll enjoy something I used to, once I start, I immediately give up. I just don't enjoy actually doing anything I used to.

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